Gutters cost in Erie, PA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (160 linear ft)
- $1,300 – $4,200
- Per linear ft
- $8 – $25
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $2,750
- Rank of 300 metros
- #114
- 1 = most expensive
Erie homeowners pay roughly $1,300 to $4,200 to install gutters at 160 linear ft, or $8 to $25 per linear ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Erie is almost level. Building materials run about 1% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 100.7).
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Estimated cost for 160 linear ft in Erie, PA, standard level
$2,150 to $3,300
About $13 to $20 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Labor | $870 | $1,200 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $2,150 | $3,300 |
Cost breakdown for 160 linear ft in Erie, PA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $640 | $1,600 | $2,600 | 59% |
| Labor | $640 | $1,050 | $1,450 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 3% |
| Total | $1,300 | $2,750 | $4,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Erie number
Labor is 38% of the midpoint bill here, against 38% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is sheet metal workers (40%), roofers (30%), construction laborers (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Erie the blended ratio comes out at 0.99.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Erie metro is 100.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 160 linear ft comes to $1,600, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (91.0) and land at $0 to $180.
Erie against nearby metros and the rest of Pennsylvania
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Erie. Youngstown is the lowest at about $2,600 (midpoint, 160 linear ft), 75 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PAthis page | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | |
| Youngstown, OH75 miles | $1,200 – $3,950 | $2,600 | −5% |
| Cleveland, OH75 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +3% |
| Buffalo, NY95 miles | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +5% |
| Akron, OH95 miles | $1,350 – $4,250 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Pittsburgh, PA115 miles | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| United States | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Erie comes in at #114 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,450; the cheapest is Longview, TX at $2,350 (midpoints, 160 linear ft). Statewide, Erie is 0% below the Pennsylvania figure.
Other Pennsylvania metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $1,350 – $4,350 | $2,850 | +5% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $1,300 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +2% |
| Harrisburg, PA | 335,010 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | +1% |
| Scranton, PA | 255,620 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| Lancaster, PA | 252,230 jobs | $1,250 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Erie's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Erie against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 120,980 jobs | $1,150 – $3,800 | $2,500 | −10% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $1,300 – $4,200 | $2,750 | level |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,800 | +3% |
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $1,200 – $3,900 | $2,550 | −7% |
Gutters: what moves the price in Erie
Seamless
Seamless costs $3-$5+ more per linear foot than sectional, but has fewer places to leak.
Stories
Two-story homes add $1-$3 per linear foot for ladders and fall protection.
Permit
Local building codes may add $50-$200, though most cities don't require one.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Erie is 0.99 times the national level.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 40%) the local median is $31.59 an hour, which is 6% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.11 and $42.30 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 5.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.25 an hour, which is 9% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.31 and $27.94 an hour. BLS counts 140 of them working in the area, 11.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $22.35 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.41 and $26.60 an hour. About 540 work in the metro. That is 44.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the sheet metal workers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($42.30 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($23.11) it shrinks by about $120. The total moves by 5.5% or 4.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 120,480 jobs in the Erie area. That makes it the 181st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 40% | $23.11 | $31.59 | $42.30 | $29.71 | 1.06 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 30% | $22.31 | $24.25 | $27.94 | $26.65 | 0.91 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $18.41 | $22.35 | $26.60 | $22.66 | 0.99 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.99 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Erie
Because every project leans on different trades, Erie's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +1% and roof replacement −5%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,750 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,750 – $31,700 | −3% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,300 – $24,800 | −1% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $590 – $2,050 | −2% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,050 | +1% |
When to schedule gutters in Erie
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Erie Intl Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Erie (8 of 12 months). January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Erie gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 104 inches of snow. The wettest months are September, October and December (4.4 inches in October). Inside the workable window, July and August are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 5 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 21 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 44 | 28 | 3.1 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 77 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 40 | 28 | 4.2 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Erie
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Erie wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$1,300 to $2,450
Vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story
Standard
$2,150 to $3,300
Seamless aluminum K-style, standard downspouts
Premium
$3,050 to $4,200
Steel or copper, two stories, custom length
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (120 linear ft) | $960 – $1,850 | $1,650 – $2,500 | $2,300 – $3,200 |
| average house (160 linear ft) | $1,300 – $2,450 | $2,150 – $3,300 | $3,050 – $4,200 |
| large house (240 linear ft) | $1,900 – $3,650 | $3,200 – $4,900 | $4,500 – $6,200 |
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Gutters in Erie: your questions
+How much does it cost to install gutters in Erie?
For 160 linear ft, expect $1,300 to $4,200 in the Erie area. A standard-spec job lands at $2,150 to $3,300. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for gutters in Erie?
About $8 to $25 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $8 to $25.
+Is gutters cheaper in Erie or Youngstown?
Youngstown is 75 miles away. The midpoint for 160 linear ft there is $2,600, which is 5% less than Erie ($2,750). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Erie?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $1,050 out of $2,750. Materials are 59% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 38%.
+What would average house (160 linear ft) cost in Erie?
$1,300 to $4,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gutters need a permit in Erie?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Erie area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Erie expensive for gutters compared with the rest of Pennsylvania?
Erie is 0% below the Pennsylvania statewide estimate ($2,750 at the midpoint). We cover 12 metros in Pennsylvania; see the state page to compare them.
+What do sheet metal workers earn in Erie?
The BLS median is $31.59 an hour in the Erie area, compared with $29.71 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.11 to $42.30.
+What do basic and premium gutters work cost in Erie?
For 160 linear ft, basic work runs $1,300 to $2,450 and premium work $3,050 to $4,200. Basic means: vinyl or sectional aluminum, single story. Premium means: steel or copper, two stories, custom length.
+When is the best time to install gutters in Erie?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. July and August are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Gutters near Erie
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Home Genius Exteriors: How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus the $4-$9 per linear foot labor figure from Home Genius Exteriors.